Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

Lucy had him in a vice grip.

he was

his revulsion, go back to play the

the Bruce’s place, got into her car,

on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her nerves begin to relax.

been so

on the steering wheel tightened as she fought

her possession. She would simply

Bruce, and her mother wouldn’t have to face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would be out of school in

diner and then pick up the kids from daycare; it

diner not far from the daycare

booth to wait for her food, idly scrolling

Sir, and we hope to see you again

was absorbed in her phone until a tall shadow loomed at the edge of her table,

of the tall figure. It was a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as a

Thalassa exclaimed, surprised.

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